The Internet is home to a lot of information, but the problem with such an abundance of information is that much of it is unreliable, thus diluting access to quality ideas, educational material, and information you can trust. Surely by now you have discovered that Wikipediais a useful tool, but you have also probably found that its content must be taken with a grain of salt. This means that anytime you access Wikipedia content, you really can't know that you are getting vetted and accurate information. Some Wikipedia pages are solid and represent current scholarship and up to date research. Much of it, though, needs better filtering and fact-checking. The other downside to Wikipedia as a source is that it is inconsistent in terms of its format and presentation. Again, this is fine if you need simply to double check the date of Paul Revere's Ride or to see when O'Shea Jackson was born (although there are always better places than Wikipedia for this info), but conjecture, unfounded opinion, and scattered delivery make Wikipedia a poor source for research. We think it's convenient because we only have to bookmark one website, or because it's the first thing that comes up in a google search, but that doesn't make it good.
The object of this Wiki is to provide a reliable and consistent space for learning and sharing of knowledge. The pages here are composed using a consistent outline and all information and reseach comes from vetted, scholarly sources. Enjoy.
Welcome to the Summer 2011 HUM 111Wiki!
This site hosts the research of HUM111.21 students at Pepperdine University.
The Internet is home to a lot of information, but the problem with such an abundance of information is that much of it is unreliable, thus diluting access to quality ideas, educational material, and information you can trust. Surely by now you have discovered that Wikipediais a useful tool, but you have also probably found that its content must be taken with a grain of salt. This means that anytime you access Wikipedia content, you really can't know that you are getting vetted and accurate information. Some Wikipedia pages are solid and represent current scholarship and up to date research. Much of it, though, needs better filtering and fact-checking. The other downside to Wikipedia as a source is that it is inconsistent in terms of its format and presentation. Again, this is fine if you need simply to double check the date of Paul Revere's Ride or to see when O'Shea Jackson was born (although there are always better places than Wikipedia for this info), but conjecture, unfounded opinion, and scattered delivery make Wikipedia a poor source for research. We think it's convenient because we only have to bookmark one website, or because it's the first thing that comes up in a google search, but that doesn't make it good.
The object of this Wiki is to provide a reliable and consistent space for learning and sharing of knowledge. The pages here are composed using a consistent outline and all information and reseach comes from vetted, scholarly sources. Enjoy.